When a male Lion takes over a pride, he kills most of the cubs to ensure all new cubs born are his offspring.
Black Rhino calf named Kufara!
Taronga Western Plains Zoo's Black Rhino calf has been named Kufara meaning happiness in the African Shona language following a naming competition on Channel Seven's Sunrise.
Plan Your Visit
Taronga Western Plains is more than a zoo it’s an African safari. Start planning your adventure today.
Our Animals
Our animals are usually most active in the mornings, during keeper activities and at feeding times.
Daily Presentations
| 9:25 am | Meerkat Feed |
| 9:45 am | Black Rhino Talk |
| 11:30 pm | Hippo Talk and Feed |
| 12:10 pm | African Elephant Talk |
